Supported Housing offers individuals an opportunity to exercise personal choice in selecting where they would like to live. Participants are assisted in securing available housing within the community and with procuring initial furnishings.

After transitioning to their new apartment, in-home support and assistance continues until the individual feels secure that they can comfortably maintain themselves in their new environment. For some individuals, support can extend for a brief period of six months. For others, services can be utilized indefinitely.

Supported Housing Program staff maintain contact with participants through monthly support group dinners, weekend social activities, bi-monthly shopping trips, and annual vacations. Staff also provide assistance with daily living tasks, along with any necessary advocacy services to coordinate treatment, rehabilitation, benefits, and general community integration.

Although candidates for this program must apply and ultimately qualify for Section 8 subsidies, interim rent stipends may be available to ensure individuals pay no more than 30 % of their monthly income for rent. This program is funded through reinvestment grants, county resources and the assistance of the Office of Mental Health. The grants provided allow the agency to aid individuals with rent stipends, apartment set-up costs/needs, and ongoing maintenance.